Recalls / 2014-05-29

Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard

14196 · Recalled 2014-05-29 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all Trident Series 2 ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. The sanitation systems are a gray tube that stands 32 inches high by 11 inches in diameter. They are plumbed into the pool's water circulation pipes and plugged in or hard-wired into an electrical system. The pool's water runs through the unit and is sanitized by ultraviolet lamps. This is a secondary sanitation system used in conjunction with chemical sanitizers such as chlorine or bromine. "Trident Ultraviolet Corporation," "Series 2" and "UV Ultraviolet Sanitation System" are printed on a black label on the front of the units. "Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System" and a series of letters for the date code are printed on a silver sticker on the units. Go to www.uvrecall.org to determine if the date code is included in the recall.

Hazards

Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

There have been 38 reports of the sanitation systems melting and or catching fire, one burn injury to a consumer's hand and about $23,000 in property damage reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the power source should be disconnected or turned off at the circuit breaker. Contact Trident for a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools		About 3,660

Parties

Manufacturer: Trident Ultraviolet Corp.
Made in: United States, China
Sold at: Pool companies nationwide

Consumer contact

Trident toll-free at (855) 522-8200 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.uvrecall.org or email assistance@uvrecall.org.

More images

Label on sanitation system with “Series 2”

Source: CPSC recall 14196. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.